Women and Reproductive Rights Leaders Endorse Jo Ann Hardesty
February 3, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Campaign Manager
joseph@joannforportland.com | 503-395-4345
Women and Reproductive Rights Leaders Endorse Jo Ann Hardesty
Portland, OR - Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is proud to receive the endorsement of Pro-Choice Oregon, the leading reproductive rights organization in our state and the individual endorsements of An Do, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, Andrea Paluso, Community Activist and Parent working at the intersections of working families and economic opportunity.
“As a lifelong champion, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is why Portland, Oregon remains a north star for reproductive freedom. By re-electing Jo Ann Hardesty, we can rest assured our city will be ready to welcome those who may need to travel to our state to receive essential health care, and Portland will continue to be a beacon of hope for reproductive freedom, amidst new and unprecedented challenges.” - Christel Allen, Executive Director, Pro-Choice Oregon
“As a new leader in this movement, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty continues to inspire me as a lifelong champion of reproductive freedom and justice. No matter how challenging the issue, Commissioner Hardesty will always center the people in our community facing the biggest obstacles, has the courage to ask the questions that need to be asked, and leads with compassion and honesty. Commissioner Hardesty not only shares, but she truly lives our Portland values.” - An Do, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon and Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
“Jo Ann centers working families, parents and mothers. We need her leadership more than ever as we build back from a global pandemic and the economic devastation on too many Portlanders. She is the right person at the right time to help lead Portland toward a more just and equitable future.” - Andrea Paluso, Community Activist and Parent
We are honored to have the support of small donors including people who are entrepreneurs, first responders, software engineers, nurses, religious leaders, public sector workers, artists, construction workers, contractors, teachers, realtors, social workers, engineers, retired persons, students, and more.
Commissioner Hardesty endorsements include the following:
Portland Commissioner Carmen Rubio
State Senator Kayse Jama
State Senator Michael Dembrow
State Representative Khanh Pham
State Representative Tawna Sanchez
State Representative Rob Nosse
Former State Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer
Portland Public Schools Board Chair Michelle DePass
David Douglas School Board Member Hoa Nguyen
David Douglas School Board Member Stephanie Stevens
Candace Avalos, community leader
Cole Reed, Greenhaus, small business owner
Devin Boss, community organizer and creative
Dr. Christine Cha, health professional
Iris Hodge, small business owner and parent
Jason Renaud, mental health advocate
Michael Alexander, community leader and elder
Monica Beemer, houselessness and housing advocate
Rabbi Ariel Stone, religious leader
Reverend Doctor Leroy Haynes, religious leader
Dr. Roberta Hunte, educator and parent
Rukaiyah Adams, community leader
Shanda Justice, patient financial services representative
For updates and more information, please visit www.joannforportland.com/ and follow us on social media #JH4PDX @JH4PDX.
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